I also wanted to share all of the colors that I used to give you some ideas. Once it’s hardened, you will be amazed by how durable the finish is! It will take at least 48 hours for the spray enamel to dry completely. Spray another thin coat about 2 hours later.Ĩ) Enamel paints take a very long time to dry/harden. If you are not using an enamel spray paint, you will need to wait at least 1-2 hours and then spray a very light coat of the Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel. Just enough to cover the pieces because too much paint will clump. If you are spraying a beaded necklace or bracelet, you will need to move the beads around after about an hour to make sure they do not stick:ħ)Chances are you will only need two coats. Your goal is to lightly layer the color to prevent drips. Again, just barely cover with this first coat so you don’t get any drips or too much paint on the piece:Ħ) After 30-60 minutes, spray a second lightcoat of your colored paint again, moving quickly and keeping it thin. Then drape the jewels over the binder clip:Ĥ) It’s really important to prepare the surface by spraying a thin coat of spray primer and let it completely dry (at least an hour):ĥ) Spray your first light coat of your colored paint and move the can back and forth quickly while spraying. This is especially important with old dingy junk jewelry!ģ) For easier spraying, you can hang your jewels by clipping a binder hook to something that you don’t mind that will be painted. This is good for clasps and hooks or you can cover areas with tape to create a two-toned look like I did:Ģ) Prepare the surface of your old jewels by cleaning with soap and hot water. Below are the instructions to help you with the transforming yours pieces!ġ) Use scotch tape or plastic wrap to cover any hardware that you don’t want sprayed. There are a few little tricks needed to spray your old junk jewelry that will make the process a lot easier and also ensure that you have the perfect finish. I cannot tell you just how easy it is to do this! And yes, if you use enamel spray paint or if you seal your non enamel spray paint with Rustoleum Clear Gloss Enamel and let it dry for 48 hours, the paint will not chip or flake and it is just as durable as the high gloss jewelry that’s out today! Again, if you do not use an enamel spray paint, you will have to use to seal the top coat with this: I bet you have similar pieces tucked away in a junk box somewhere:
So let me just show you a few before and after pictures before I jump into the instructions. I want it all, every color! I had a little spray painting epiphany when I was loading up my basket at Target couple weeks ago as this sea of fun and bright jewelry jumped out at me:Īs I looked at the enamel finish on all these baubles at Target, I knew from my experience that enamel spray paint can give the exact same kind of high gloss finish and once it’s dried and hardened, it is indestructible! I put all of the jewelry back on its hooks and I couldn’t get home fast enough to start spraying!
So long story short, I have been loving all of the bright high gloss jewelry and accessories coming out for spring/summer. Oh no girl, I sprayed everything that wasn’t moving. So I mentioned on Tuesday that I went on spray painting rampage this last weekend and it wasn’t just limited to my front porch furniture revamp.
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